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| Mike Raska |
Mike Raska is vice-president of Bayou City Reporting, Inc., a freelance court reporting firm which handles depositions, legal videography and procurement of all types of records for litigation purposes.
He and his wife Kalynn are both graduates of Needville High School. Their son Cameron has graduated from NISD, and is now attending Texas State University, and their son Cullen and daughter Chelsea are currently students at NISD.
Mike has coached Little League and YMCA football, served on the Needville City Council, Needville Harvest Festival, Inc., along with other organizations, and has been on the NISD Board of Trustees since 2001.
"Giving back to one's community is something everyone should try to do and thank you for allowing me to do that by serving on the Board of Trustees. It is a privilege and honor to be associated with such a great group of students, teachers and administrators. We expect great things of our students, and they continue to respond to that. While on the board, I will continue to do my part in giving them the tools to make that possible."
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Joseph Anderson |
Joseph graduated from Lamar CISD and Wharton County Junior College. Joseph is married to Melissa and they have four children: Amanda, Lauren, Joseph Jr. and Blake. Joseph is a heavy equipment operator for Fort Bend County. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
Joseph has served on the Board since 2003. He believes that the best education we can give our children is our number one priority as well as upholding our district to a high standard. Being involved in the community is another important part of his life. These involvements include: Needville Youth Fair board member, Fort Bend County Fair life member and a member of the livestock committee, Needville FFA Honorary Member, Booster Club member, PTA member, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7067.
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Chris Janicek |
CHRIS JANICEK WILL BE COMMITTED TO THE N.I.S.D. SCHOOL BOARD POSITION 7
EDUCATION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP BUSINESS
Needville resident since 1961, Needville High School graduate 1972 Graduate of Sam Houston State University 1976- B.A.T. with a Social Studies Composite, and Economics
Family member of St. Michaels Catholic Church
Married to wife, Sandra 30 years currently teacher and coach at Wharton high School
Two daughters: Emily, Chrissy Leopold, Son-in-law-Clint Leopold, two grandsons: Cade Allen, and Christopher Paul
Chrissy Needville graduate 2001 currently teaching first grade in the Rice Consolidated School District
Clint Fort Bend County Fireman
Emily currently a sophomore Needville high School
Education:
I bring with me 31 years of classroom experience in the Texas Public Education System
Experienced with and for the needs of each student with an individual and unique approach
Understand the needs and the vital role that each classroom teacher brings to their students in the classroom
I have the knowledge for a broad spectrum of students: E.S.L., Special Education-classroom modifications, 504 accommodations, handicapped, physical and emotional challenged, the average student, Gifted and talented, pre-A.P., AP
Familiar with a new program to help students with special needs: RIT Response To Intervention and Instruction
Knowledge of and for the preparation and improvement of state mandated test
Knowledge of Social-Economic and Ethnic Diversity among students
Knowledge of the growth, renovation, expansion of a growing school district
Experienced with coaching the student athlete both male and female
Understand the importance of academics and academic organizations ex. student council sponsor beginning in 1978
Teacher of the year 1998
DRT Teacher of the year 2001, 2002
Teacher of the year Texas San Jacinto Descendants 2006
Academic Team Leader for a core of academic teachers Science, Math, E.L.A., and Social Studies the past 14 years
Member of the discipline review committee for student behaviors: expulsion, in school suspension, alternate setting, etc.
Knowledge of bus transportation and the certification of drivers
Currently member of three scholarship committees available for N.I.S.D. students
Experienced with working with N.I.S.D students earning community service-through community organizations
Past member of a Fort Bend County scholarship committee
Past 4-H club manager for four - two year terms
Honorary member Needville F.F.A.
Life member Fort Bend County Fair
Current president, past vice-president of a local organization that involves many N.I.S.D. students
Current board member, past president, past vice president of a local organization that involves many N.I.S.D. students, teachers, and administrators
Currently President of the Needville Harvest Festival
Past president, vice-president of the Needville Youth Fair current board member
Past vice-president of the county 4-H
Experienced with working with the Justice of the Peace and City Hall-scheduling community service through the justice system for adults and the youth
Experienced in organizational: budgets, creating agenda, and planning long term goals
A taxpayer in N.I.S.D. I realize the necessity to utilize the tax dollar the most productive and efficient way
What a task for all of us: rising fuel cost, cost of building materials, rising cost of living, etc.
SOME OF THE GOALS I/WE WILL STIVE TOWARDS:
Utilize the tax dollar the most productive and efficient way for each student to meet that students needs in education
Strive to see building projects and renovations meet projected budgets and completion dates
Strive to see that the classroom teachers salary is adequate and competitive with local districts and in the state
Strive to keep academics superior and offer positive academic extra-curricular activities and programs
Strive to strengthen the link between the school district and increase student involvement with local community organizations
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Mark Wendt |
Mark attended Needville High School and graduated in 1979. He is married to Sandra Ognoskie Wendt who is a member of the graduating Class of 1980 of Needville High School. Sandra is an accounting clerk for the Fort Bend Treasurer's Office. Mark and Sandra have three children: Caleb, age 18, is a senior at Needville High School; Whitney, age 16, is a sophomore at Needville High School; and Demi is a 7th grader at Needville Junior High. After graduation Mark became a farmer in the Needville area and currently farms 1300 acres of cotton, corn, and milo.
Mark was elected to the board in 2003. He states, "Being a Needville graduate myself, I wanted to be a part of keeping the high standards that the school has always upheld."
In addition to being a member of the NISD school board, Mark also serves as financial secretary for his church council. He is a member of the Board of South Texas Cotton and Grain as well as a member of the action committee for Boll Weevil Eradication (Upper Gulf Coast Zone).
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